Wednesday, 8 June 2011

Johann Eichmeier - despot of the Hirschgarten

It seems that I'm not the only one who has been threatened by the boss of the Hirschgarten. This is a report of a woman who went there with her children:

"For 14 years I've been going to the Hirschgarten - now never again.

Today I was outside with my family on the terrace of the restaurant. The children ordered chips, I got a cup of coffee (1.80 Euro). I emphatically twice ordered a CUP. He brings the order - a big mug! I say "Wow, that's a cup?" The waiter says "Yes". The mug must be like a bucket, I think. Whatever.

The chips must have been at least twice in fat (very brown), but still pretty cold. The children were hungry and did not complain. When the bill but for a mug of coffee came (3.50 Euro) I went inside and I complained (politely). And by chance to the boss Johann Eichmeier. The waiter admitted that it was his mistake. Johann Eichmeier saw things differently, and barred me from the premises. I should be "ashamed" for my behaviour! To my question "Why? it was your waiter's mistake" I got no answer. I, stupidly, then paid the money for the mug, plus tip, I was afraid that such a despot would report me for theft. Doesn't look so good in front of the children, even though I was in the right.

When I told the children that I had been banned and can probably never come back here, they broke out in tears. I could not explain how something like that could happen. So learn children to obey people with property. Bitter!

Here at at dooyoo you can see that the more recent the report, the worse the score. So it is."

A quick cursory search of the internet (less than 5 minutes) found plenty of comments like this -

"No, the staff there get aggressive even if you complain straight away! The boss is a ratbag and it gets reflected in the staff. Hirschgarten Pros: Pleasant location. Open even in risky weather. Cons: Short measures. No play area. Smelly Deer."

Is this idiot actually the owner, do we know? I have a good mind to alert them to this problem, but if he's the boss and he's the problem, of course it won't get us anywhere...Safest to just stay away - Munich's not short of watering holes, after all.

If these people don't want folks using their cameras at the biergarten then fine. But at least having the common decency to put up a sign or two and/or at least give the patrons a polite warning to stop before flipping out and chasing them out of the place.